Home Alone House
Home Alone House
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Sitting in Chicago’s affluent Winnetka suburb is a Georgian-style red-brick house, more famously known as the ‘Home Alone House’. Built in the 1920s, the house served as the main set of the iconic 1990 holiday movie. It draws many eager fans, hoping to snap a picture or reenact their favorite scenes in front of the house. It's located in a residential neighborhood though, so it's best not to linger for too long. Visit the Home Alone House plus filming sites for other iconic movies like 'The Breakfast Club' and 'The Break-Up' on a movie sites tour of the Chicago suburbs. – Tripadvisor
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mssoellegant
Louisville, KY338 contributions
Dec 2020
So worth a quick trip from Chicago if you are a Home Alone fan. It was being remodeled a few years ago but thankfully now the home is fully visable. It not an attraction so you can go on the property but still pretty cool just to stop for a minute to get a view & snap a couple pics.
Written December 29, 2020
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lucasashby
Conroe, TX520 contributions
Jun 2021 • Couples
I have a confession to make.
I've been struggling A LOT financially recently, so I decided to get a summer job to pay extra bills. I am now delivering pizza for a local outfit called ‘Little Nero’s’!
In fact, this house is the first one I’m delivering to! It’s to some guy named Johnny. He was a little rude on the phone, but let’s see how it goes!
I've been struggling A LOT financially recently, so I decided to get a summer job to pay extra bills. I am now delivering pizza for a local outfit called ‘Little Nero’s’!
In fact, this house is the first one I’m delivering to! It’s to some guy named Johnny. He was a little rude on the phone, but let’s see how it goes!
Written June 3, 2021
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723leishac
Greensburg, IN32 contributions
Dec 2021 • Couples
A great stop. Security car was parked on street. Not sure if he is there all the time or just because it was Christmas. Easy to find. We parked at end of street and walked up. Great photo ops. The neighbors homes are actually the neighbors depicted in the movie too. They were not photo shopped in. Be sure to visit the church also while in the area.
Written January 4, 2022
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Mallory S
Michigan51 contributions
Mar 2023 • Family
Our son is a huge Home Alone fan. The location of the house happened to be on the way to our next destination so we decided to stop. Street was pretty quiet so we did not stay long but decided to take a quick picture! We had one excited kiddo asking if Kevin’s house was really real 😂
Written March 29, 2023
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NikaNumber1
Royal Oak, MI8,513 contributions
May 2021 • Family
It's the number one spot to visit when you are in Winnetka, according to my cousin, then the beach.
We stopped by here after our afternoon tea in winnetka at the deer path inn. This was my husband's one spot to visit while we were here.
It's a nice walking neighborhood. No two houses look alike here either.
We stopped by here after our afternoon tea in winnetka at the deer path inn. This was my husband's one spot to visit while we were here.
It's a nice walking neighborhood. No two houses look alike here either.
Written May 2, 2021
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Rugbygirl
London, UK68 contributions
Dec 2022 • Family
When I’m Chicago for Christmas you can’t not go see the home alone house!
We got the train up to Winnekta, arrived in The prettiest most picture perfect area.
Short stroll from the train station. Exactly as the films, though slightly smaller than imagined.
Carried on walking to Lloyd beach nearby and admired the other houses in the area.
We got the train up to Winnekta, arrived in The prettiest most picture perfect area.
Short stroll from the train station. Exactly as the films, though slightly smaller than imagined.
Carried on walking to Lloyd beach nearby and admired the other houses in the area.
Written March 12, 2023
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jw6969
Virginia Water, UK2,914 contributions
Jan 2022 • Couples
We were over from the UK and staying with friends a couple of streets away, so we had to do the drive by, but stopped for a photo. It’s nice to see for sure, but it must try the owners and neighbours patience having nosey Parker’s like me outside, all day, every day. I gather the owners only bought the house relatively recently, so I guess they knew what they were in for!
Written February 10, 2022
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Jason K
Chicago, IL135 contributions
Dec 2018 • Friends
Although this isn’t officially a destination (someone actually lives here), it’s clear the city knows people come by to see the house as evidenced by the ample street parking signage.
The owners of the home are incredibly gracious not to cover it up with hedges. It can easily be viewed from the street. Expect a crowd - especially on weekends.
This is fun to see. Don’t ruin it for others - be sure to stay on the sidewalk and respect the neighbors/street parking.
The owners of the home are incredibly gracious not to cover it up with hedges. It can easily be viewed from the street. Expect a crowd - especially on weekends.
This is fun to see. Don’t ruin it for others - be sure to stay on the sidewalk and respect the neighbors/street parking.
Written December 26, 2018
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MelissaClaire93
Cinnaminson, NJ969 contributions
Nov 2019
The top of my bucket list for Chicago was seeing the Home Alone house. It’s about 20 miles outside of the city in Winnetka. If you’re coming from downtown Chicago and don’t have a car like us, its best to go from Olgilvie station and take the metra UP-North line (it’s $6.25 each way or if it’s a weekend you can get a $10 unlimited trip weekend pass) to Winnetka. It takes a little over 30 minutes. From the metra station you’ll be on Lincoln Ave and it’s a straight shot. Be sure to catch the Murphy house across the street as well! If you’re a huge home alone fan like me it’s 100% worth the trip from the city but just know that it will take a good chunk of the day getting there and back.
Written December 7, 2019
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crunch6
Northbrook, IL735 contributions
Feb 2019 • Friends
If you are anywhere near Winnetka, make sure you come to this home to get a picture, but please be respectful of the home owner and neighbors.
Written February 20, 2019
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